Chida Lake (Kozami Lowho Lake)

Chida Lake, also known as Kozami Lowho Lake, is a small natural lake located near Khezhakeno village in Phek District, Nagaland, close to the Manipur border. Surrounded by forested hills and terraced paddy fields, the lake lies near the historic Khezhakeno village, regarded as the ancestral settlement of several Naga tribes. Noted for its tranquil setting and folklore associations, it is a quiet rural attraction visited for sightseeing, nature walks and photography.

Visitors can expect a small, calm freshwater lake set in a rural valley surrounded by low forested hills and terraced paddy fields near Khezhakeno village. The area is quiet and undeveloped with natural shoreline, open views, and village footpaths leading to the lake. There are no commercial developments at the lake itself; the experience is focused on nature observation, photography, short walks around the lake and understanding the local village landscape and folklore.

Khezhakeno village adjoining the lake is traditionally regarded as the ancestral dispersal point of several Naga tribes, including Chakhesang, Angami, Sema and others. The lake and its surroundings feature in local oral histories that describe early Naga settlement and migration from Khezhakeno.

The lake holds cultural value for the Chakhesang community of Khezhakeno and is linked to local folklore and traditional beliefs. It forms part of the cultural landscape of Khezhakeno heritage village, which is respected as a significant cultural site among Naga tribes.